Prunella Scales, well-known stage and screen actor, has passed away at the age of 93. Scales gained fame through her role as Sybil Fawlty in TV comedy and later portrayed Queen Elizabeth II on stage. Her portrayal of the Queen in Alan Bennett’s “A Question of Attribution” at the National Theatre in 1988 was a notable event, being the first time a reigning monarch was depicted on the contemporary British stage. Despite initial pushback from the National Theatre’s board, the play was successfully presented, solidifying Scales’ legacy in the world of theatre.